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Psychologists (first nations focus) – dido/fifo

Mackay
Wakai Waian Healing
Psychologist
USD 90,000 - USD 120,000 a year
Posted: 28 August
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Locations: Mackay, Townsville, Cairns

Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time (minimum 3 days per week)

About the RoleWakai Waian Healing (WWH) is seeking AHPRA provisionally or fully registered Psychologists to join our growing team. These roles involve travel to outlying regions (DIDO) and potentially FIFO trips to Palm Island and the Torres Strait. The majority of caseloads involve working with First Nations peoples and working with/partnering with First Nations–focused organisations.

About UsWWH is a culturally safe and responsive service, committed to all cultural backgrounds and grounded in its strong First Nations origins. We pride ourselves on providing specialist healing services for First Nations peoples, guided by principles of cultural grounding, trauma-informed care, and recovery orientation.

We are:

* ISO9001 Quality Management Standards certified
* Accredited under the National Standards for Mental Health Services
* A registered NDIS provider
* Recognised for professional supervision, workforce development, and high-quality student placements

We offer competitive salary packages, generous travel allowances (with full booking support), and a "no burnout" case model that includes administration time and mandated self-care/professional development.

Key Responsibilities

* Provide therapy services across a range of referral types and programs
* Deliver individual and group counselling/healing services for consumers aged 5–75
* Provide in-office and outreach services, via face-to-face and telehealth
* Undertake assessments, care planning, reviews, reports, and therapeutic interventions
* Collaborate with other services and community members to deliver culturally safe, responsive services
* Maintain high standards of professional, ethical, and legal practice
* Manage a caseload within a supported and supervised team environment

Essential Criteria

* Current AHPRA registration
* Willingness to obtain NDIS Worker Screening/Disability Worker Screening
* Current driver's licence
* Experience or willingness to work with First Nations families and communities

What We Offer

* Competitive remuneration with superannuation and salary sacrifice options
* Professional supervision (individual and group) by AHPRA Board Approved Supervisors
* Opportunities to travel and support vulnerable people in regional, remote, and very remote communities
* Full travel booking assistance and competitive travel allowances
* Strong operational and administration support (more therapy/less admin)
* Burnout prevention model, including time for self-care/professional development
* Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
* Support for early career clinicians and autonomy for experienced clinicians
* Inclusive clinical and cultural governance framework
* An environment that values carers, community advocacy, and cultural safety

More InformationFor details about our organisation, visit or contact Rosalyn Mann on / -

If you don't currently meet the eligibility criteria but are studying, please reach out – we may have pipeline roles to help you learn while you earn, or we can keep you informed about future opportunities.

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